British Columbia's electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to $22.7 million for eight projects across the province.

Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson made the announcement in Victoria, saying more than 480 chargers would be placed in "high-demand areas and along busy highway corridors where Canadians need them most."

A statement from Natural Resources Canada says they will be installed along main travel routes and in public spaces, workplaces and multi-unit residential buildings.

It says expansion is aimed at both improving charging availability for existing EV drivers while addressing "range anxiety" for those thinking about going electric.

The money is flowing through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for projects administer

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